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YYJ 286

1994 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,537 mi
Last recorded18,537 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xk17,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 286
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 18,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 18,537 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 18,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both lower front swivel boots perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,646 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 17,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s/f hub assembly

Fail 22 Sep 2020 17,365 miles

Boot lid component insecure handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition centre (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,877 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 15,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,775 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 14,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,918 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 13,918 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top suspension arm bushes stating to split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 11,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 9,480 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 9,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,874 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 8,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

clutch master cylinder return spring broken

Pass 4 Feb 2010 8,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 7,664 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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YYJ 286 is a 1994 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 17,054 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYJ 286, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 32 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYJ 286 registered?

YYJ 286 is a 1994 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 5 May 1994.

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